DGU estimates vary depending on source and methodology. Studies and surveys between 1990 and 2023 consistently suggest there are between 60,000 and 2.5 million DGUs annually (18-750 uses per 100,000 people).
A survey-based study published in JAMA Network Open in March, 2025 estimated 489,000 annual DGUs in which a firearm was discharged. These incidents included a defender firing at and/or in the vicinity of a perceived threat.
Self-reported survey data suggest that an average of 750 people per 100,000 deter or stop a criminal with a firearm annually.
Crime-based reporting studies suggest that between 18 to 30 people per 100,000 stop a threat and report it to the police annually. These data do not include all DGUs because they are based on reported crimes, and a DGU indicates that a crime was thwarted.
Polls and self-reporting surveys over the past thirty years range from 1.4 million to 4.3 million DGUs annually. These polls and surveys include respondents' grabbing a firearm due to a perceived threat. These sources include incidents of brandishing, displaying, verbally warning with a gun in hand, or firing a weapon at a potential threat.
The Gun Violence Archive (GVA) reported 18,414 DGUs (1,534.5 on average per year) between 2014 and 2025. This database uses more than 7,000 publications to identify incidents in which a shot was fired defensively and reported to the police and news outlets.
Of the 4,712 justifiable homicides reported by the FBI between 2015 and 2024, 54% (2,552) occurred in the South. The Midwest reported 22.2% of the nation's justifiable homicides, followed by the West with 17.5% (824), and the Northeast with 6% (289)
A 2021 National Firearms Survey suggests there are 1.67 million DGUs annually. This survey also reported that 56% of gun owners state they carry firearms for self-defense purposes. Only 35% (just over 35 million people) reported carrying their firearms outside the home regularly.
The survey also suggests that 26.3% of gun owners conceal carry a handgun. An additional 35% reported refraining from carrying due to concealed-carry restrictions
Early research published by the University of Chicago suggested that 1,570 murders, 4,177 rapes, and 60,000 aggravated assaults could have been prevented annually between 1977 and 1992 had concealed carry laws been more relaxed
According to the FBI, the average distance of a defensive shooting is 3 yards.
According to the FBI, an average of three shots are fired per defensive shooting.
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The bond market is telegraphing a collapse.
The 10-year treasury yield sits at 4.57 percent.
This level acts as a tourniquet on the entire economy.
History warns us of the danger.
In 1994, the Fed raised rates and triggered the “Bond Massacre,” where bonds fell 2.9 percent.
Today, we are in a far deeper hole.
Federal debt has reached $38.9 trillion.
Compare that to 1994, when the debt was approximately $4.6 trillion.
The system carries a record $18.8 trillion in household debt as of Q1 2026.
The Fed is trapped in a pincer.
High yields prevent the dollar from losing further value.
https://citizenwatchreport.com/the-bond-market-is-telegraphing-a-collapse/
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Credit card defaults are at a 15-year high. We are back at 2008 levels. Consumer confidence has reached a historic low
The S&P 500 is more concentrated than at any time since 1932.
Ten companies hold 39 percent of the index.
Wall Street calls it a bull market.
The reality is a fragile, AI-driven bubble.
Gas prices have topped $4.50 a gallon, a 50 percent jump since the Iran conflict began in February.
High prices are no longer just a fuel issue.
57 percent of consumers report that inflation is actively destroying their personal finances.
The Fed is out of ammunition.
In 2008, they had the room to slash rates to zero to stop the bleeding.
Today, with inflation entrenched, they cannot cut rates without torching the dollar.
https://citizenwatchreport.com/credit-card-defaults-are-at-a-15-year-high-we-are-back-at-2008-levels/
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Iran Decries US 'Ceasefire Violation' After Overnight Port Raid, Insists On $12BN Fund Release To Advance Talks
As Ayatollah newly threatens US bases, Iran lays out: "12BN released now & 12BN after MOU 30 days runs out to open Hormuz."
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-decries-us-ceasefire-violation-after-overnight-port-raid-insists-12bn-fund
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Leftist Activists Build Illegal "Autonomous Zone" Around NJ ICE Facility
The NGO-funded activists are back and they continue to enjoy the protection of Democrat politicians...
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/leftist-activists-build-illegal-autonomous-zone-around-nj-ice-facility
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Brussels Eyes Wealth Taxes As Europe’s Fiscal Crisis Spirals
Brussels is lending support to advocates of a wealth tax with a half-baked study. Capital gains, private wealth, and even emigrants are now falling onto the radar of the European tax authorities. Conditions inside the EU must be dire if the fiscal gates are starting to close.
https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/brussels-eyes-wealth-taxes-europes-fiscal-crisis-spirals
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Knesset Minister Almog Cohen My hunger for revenge against the people of Gaza has still not been satisfied
‘There is no ‘day after Gaza....My hunger for revenge has still not been satisfied. I want more revenge, I want more blood from the Palestinian people...There is settlement… There are prices to be paid, in the land, in the soil, in their holy of holies, where we must hit the enemy. Therefore, Gaza does not and will not have a day after. We must kill all the Palestinians there and deport the rest and I am pushing for this with all my might.’
https://theuglytruth.xyz/knesset-minister-almog-cohen-my-hunger-for-revenge-against-the-people-of-gaza-has-still-not-been-satisfied/
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𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗘.
– Europol raided an office in Latvia few weeks ago and what they found inside is hard to believe.
– Latvia's counterterrorism unit OMEGA smashed through the doors with flashbang grenades.
– Inside were 1,200 SIM box devices stacked floor to ceiling. 40,000 active SIM cards. Connected to 80 countries simultaneously.
– They were running two websites, Gogetsms and Apisim where criminals could rent a phone number from any country on demand.
– Those numbers were used for phishing, bank fraud, investment scams, extortion, and migrant smuggling.
– 3,200 confirmed fraud cases in Austria and Latvia alone.
– $5.8 MILLION in confirmed losses.
– Police seized 4 luxury cars, $470,000 in frozen bank accounts, and $290,000 in crypto.
– 7 people were running the entire operation.
– The operation was called SIMCARTEL.
– 49 MILLION fake accounts were created using their service.
The same apps that make you jump through 6 verification steps just to log in.
49 million fake accounts got through while you were still waiting for your SMS code.
https://x.com/aisarcore/status/2058986461781754269
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DOJ Moves to Dismiss Seditious Conspiracy Charges Against Eight Innocent Oath Keepers – Convictions Built on Suppressed Evidence and Apparent Perjury
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/doj-moves-dismiss-seditious-conspiracy-charges-against-eight/
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20 Million People Studied
All Excess Deaths Were Covid Vaccinated, Unvaccinated Had Zero
A massive Japanese study tracking nearly 20 million people has exposed what many of us suspected all along: the excess deaths were almost entirely concentrated in the vaccinated group. The unvaccinated, in contrast, suffered virtually zero excess mortality, while the jabbed suffered wave after wave of unexplained deaths.
So much for Joe Biden’s “winter of severe illness and death” for the unvaccinated. The Japanese data proves the reality was precisely the opposite.
This isn’t some cherry-picked sample or flawed survey. We’re talking about a huge population-level dataset from Japan — a country that pushed mRNA shots harder than almost anywhere else. And the pattern they can no longer bury is crystal clear: mortality spikes hit like clockwork, surging right around three months after every booster.
The peak deaths cluster around the 100-day mark post-vaccination. Every single time. Dose after dose, the deadly rhythm repeats itself.
https://lionessofjudah.substack.com/p/bombshell-from-japan-20-million-people?utm_source=post-email-title
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Ukraine loses 7,830 soldiers, mercenaries in special military op over week expert
The Ukrainian armed forces lost 7,830 soldiers and mercenaries in the special military operation zone in the period from May 16 to 22, military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS.
"From May 16 to 22, 2026, our units improved their tactical position along the forward edge in several areas and advanced deep into the enemy’s defenses. The enemy’s medical and irreparable losses amounted to about 7,830 Ukrainian fighters and mercenaries: 1,045 more than in the previous reporting period," Marochko said.
https://tass.com/politics/2135929
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In 1999, CDC data showed BABIES getting the Hep B vaccine in their first 30 days had a 1,135% INCREASE IN AUTISM compared to those who didn't get the vaccine.
They panicked, held a secret meeting at Simpsonwood with Big Pharma & regulators...then BURIED THE DATA.
https://x.com/ValerieAnne1970/status/2059243149768487350
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When Our Word Is No Longer Good
Dr. Ron Paul
A US government whose word is no good will soon find a world that refuses to speak with it.
That is what we have seen with the Iranian response to the US surprise attacks of last June and this February 28th. Two times the US used lies and deception that we were negotiating as an honest partner as cover for a pre-planned attack. How can any country negotiate in such circumstances?
There is a word for this: nihilism. It is the belief that there is no truth. Only the convenient lies and deceptions to force one’s will. Governmental nihilism leads to bankruptcies both financial and moral. Nearly $40 trillion in debt demonstrates the former bankruptcy, while our foreign policy of war and aggression demonstrates the latter.
A world that sees force as the only way to negotiate with the United States may not attack us immediately. But it will prepare to do so. That is what Iran has done for the past four decades. That is what our “rivals” China and Russia have done. Others are following suit.
The government and its neocon mouthpieces continue to propagandize the American people that we have the strongest military in the history of the world. And while it is true that we have a powerful military, more expensive than most others combined and capable of projecting force worldwide, it is also irrelevant.
Despite the relentless propaganda of “War Secretary” Hegseth, we are slowly learning the truth about the US war of aggression against Iran. Just a few weeks of fighting has nearly depleted our arsenal while barely denting that of Iran. Despite the US Administration’s initial claims that 90 percent or more of Iran’s military was destroyed, we now know that the opposite is the case: nearly 90 percent of Iran’s military remains intact.
What we should have learned from 20 years wasted in Afghanistan – that a nation fighting for its homeland has an immense advantage – has still not been learned.
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2026/05/ron-paul/when-our-word-is-no-longer-good/
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U.S. FOREST SERVICE URGENTLY NEEDS YOUR HELP TO IDENTIFY VANDALS!
Shocking footage from Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona shows a group of Indian nationals caught on camera defacing and carving into this sacred Native American site and protected national treasure.
This is vandalism of America’s natural and cultural heritage — on U.S. public lands. Furious Americans are demanding identification, arrest, and deportation.
If you recognize anyone in this clip or have information, CALL THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE RED ROCK RANGER DISTRICT IMMEDIATELY:
(928) 203-7500
(928) 203-2900
Stand up for America. Respect our land or go home. Strong borders and enforcement matter.
https://x.com/MAGA_X_Times/status/2059014020703862944
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Teen mobs just took over the Loop again.
They blocked roads, flashed guns, and lit fires right in the middle of the street.
This is the new normal.
Don’t buy the “youth unrest” excuses from city hall.
This is pure, unchecked lawlessness.
We saw the same thing happen last March, and all the city did was talk about more curfews that never work.
https://x.com/TaraBull/status/2058888314581553312
https://citizenwatchreport.com/chicago-teens-shut-down-downtown-roads-wave-guns-and-set-street-fires/
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The #1 Nutrient For Brain Health (Prevents Alzheimer's)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is a long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (40% of fatty acids in brain,
The richest sources of DHA are marine-based, specifically cold-water fatty fish and certain seafood products. Key high-DHA foods include:
Fatty Fish: Salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines, and anchovies provide the highest concentrations, with a 75g serving of fatty fish yielding between 750 and 1500 mg of combined EPA and DHA.
Fish Roe and Oils: Caviar, fish eggs, and fish body oils (like salmon oil) are extremely dense sources, with some oils providing over 1 gram of DHA per tablespoon.
Shellfish: Mussels, oysters, squid (calamari), and snow crab contain moderate amounts of DHA.
White Fish: Cod, haddock, and pollock offer lower but still significant amounts compared to fatty fish.
Vegetarian and Vegan Sources
For those avoiding fish, DHA is primarily obtained through algae oil, which is the original dietary source of omega-3s for fish. Other options include omega-3 enriched eggs (from chickens fed a specific diet) and fortified foods such as milk, yogurt, and soy beverages. While plant foods like flaxseeds and walnuts contain ALA, they are not reliable sources of preformed DHA due to inefficient conversion.
Recommended Intake
Health organizations generally recommend a daily intake of 250–500 mg of combined EPA and DHA for adults to support heart function and general health. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to consume an additional 200–300 mg of DHA daily to support fetal brain and eye development.
(Beware of rampant rancid oils in supplements. I will be switching to Algal supplements.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgGNk7jUv50
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WHISTLEBLOWER BOMBSHELL: E. Jean Carroll’s entire case against President Trump just got obliterated!
A credible insider caught her on tape in a secret DNC meeting, laughing while admitting the allegations were 100% fabricated — she confessed she NEVER met Donald Trump in her life and the whole story was cooked up as a political hit job.
She allegedly pocketed a $10 MILLION DNC payout on top of her book deal and massive lawsuit judgment as her reward for the lies.
President Trump was right from day one. This was straight-up radical-left weaponization of the justice system — and now the tables are turning with real justice heading straight for the frauds!
https://x.com/17QStorm/status/2058965031341924358
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The man speaking here, telling soldiers, using a bible verse, to "seize babies" in Gaza and "dash them against the rocks", is Israeli minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf.
https://x.com/ireallyhateyou/status/2059025721134034985